Unsurpassed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsurpassed

 

[ ˌʌnsəˈpɑːst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

quality

Surpassing all others in quality or excellence

Synonyms

incomparable, peerless, unmatched.

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Word Description / Examples
unsurpassed

Used to describe something that is the best and has not been surpassed by anything else.

  • Her culinary skills are unsurpassed in the industry.
  • The artist's attention to detail is unsurpassed.
unmatched

Best used to describe something that has no equal or cannot be matched by anything else, sometimes used in a competitive or comparison sense.

  • The company's customer service is unmatched.
  • His dedication to the project is unmatched.
peerless

Highlights the idea that something or someone is so excellent that there is no equal; often used in a very positive sense.

  • She is a peerless leader in the community.
  • The athlete's performance was peerless that season.
incomparable

Used to describe something that is so unique or excellent that nothing else can be compared to it.

  • His talent for storytelling is incomparable.
  • The beauty of the sunset was simply incomparable.

Examples of usage

  • She has unsurpassed talent in playing the piano.
  • The restaurant is known for its unsurpassed service.
Context #2 | Adjective

achievement

Having no equal; better than any other

Synonyms

superlative, unequaled, unrivaled.

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unsurpassed

Used to describe something that is not bettered by anything else in its class or category, usually in a formal or high praise context.

  • Her culinary skills are unsurpassed; the new smartphone has unsurpassed features in battery life and performance
unequaled

Describes something that has no equal in terms of quality or performance, usually in professional or promotional settings.

  • His record-breaking performance remains unequaled; This athlete has an unequaled streak of victories
superlative

Commonly used to indicate the highest degree of a quality, often in a formal or written context. Can also refer to the grammatical term for the highest degree of comparison.

  • The critic gave his superlative praises to the movie; 'Best' is the superlative form of 'good'
unrivaled

Similar to 'unequaled,' but often used to highlight the competitive aspect, stressing that there is no rival or competition that matches the described subject.

  • The company's unrivaled customer service sets it apart; She has an unrivaled talent for songwriting

Examples of usage

  • His record remains unsurpassed in the history of the sport.
  • The team's performance was truly unsurpassed.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsurpassed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomparável

🇮🇳 बेजोड़

🇩🇪 unübertroffen

🇮🇩 tak tertandingi

🇺🇦 незрівнянний

🇵🇱 niezrównany

🇯🇵 比類のない

🇫🇷 inégalé

🇪🇸 incomparable

🇹🇷 eşsiz

🇰🇷 비할 데 없는

🇸🇦 لا مثيل له

🇨🇿 nepřekonaný

🇸🇰 neporovnateľný

🇨🇳 无与伦比

🇸🇮 neprimerljiv

🇮🇸 óviðjafnanlegur

🇰🇿 теңдессіз

🇬🇪 შეუდარებელი

🇦🇿 müqayisəsiz

🇲🇽 incomparable

Etymology

The word 'unsurpassed' originates from the combination of 'un-' meaning not or opposite, and 'surpass' meaning to exceed or excel. It first appeared in the early 17th century in English literature. Over time, it has been used to describe things or people that are unmatched or superior to all others in a particular aspect.

See also: surpass, surpassable, surpassing, unsurpassable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,330, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.